Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham using our in-depth report. By comparing their results to those of similar athletes, we identify key strengths and areas in need of improvement.
For this specific race, our analysis is based on the performance of
1000 similar athletes.
This chart provides a visual summary of the race performance, displaying percentile rankings for all running and workout segments. You can quickly see the strength and the weakness of the athlete.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Running
We compare the athlete's running times with peers who have similar finish times.
This chart helps you quickly determine if your running pace was too fast or too slow for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Workouts
We compare the athlete's workout times for each station with peers who have similar finish times.
This chart helps you quickly identify if any workouts were too fast or too slow relative to your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Grover Richard's performance at each station and run segment compared to the average.
It reveals strengths and areas for improvement, providing insights into how the athlete's times stack up against typical HYROX competitors with same finish time.
In HYROX racing, pacing is crucial. The pacing line highlights Grover Richard's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Spread of Splits Time
This chart illustrates the spread of splits of all athletes competing in the same division, providing a visual representation of the distribution of times for each split.
Use this chart to compare the Grover Richard's performance against the competition, identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement.
This chart includes Top 10%, Top 25%, Top 50%, Top 75%, Top 90%, and Top 100% of the athletes. The outliers have been removed for clarity.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Improvement Plan
Based on our analysis, here are the focus areas for improvement. The goal is
to determine how quickly the athlete could improve on some stations and where is the path of least resistance to improve Grover Richard's time.
The percentile rank is the current position of the athlete compared to the competition. It goes from 0 to 100, where 0 is the best and 100 is the worst.
It show the potential improvement for each station. The athlete should focus on the stations with the highest potential improvement and the biggest duration.
A big improvement in the Farmer's carry station will not be as impactful as a small improvement in the wall ball station for instance.
Just click on a station to see how easy it will be to improve and how important it is to focus on it during training.
For this athlete we identified a possible improvement of
04:22.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Richard Grover showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. Standing at the top 11% of over 4100 athletes and ranking 108 in his age group of 35-39, Richard demonstrated strong running skills. His total running time was 3 minutes and 2 seconds faster than the average. However, he appeared to have started slower than average in the first running segment. His performance improved significantly in the subsequent running segments where he was faster than the average time.
From a performance perspective, Richard seems to have a stronger affinity towards running. His strength activities, on the other hand, require more attention and focus. His Roxzone time, indicative of overall fitness and transition efficiency, was slower than average, suggesting room for improvement.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Richard's Roxzone time was 1 minute and 21 seconds slower than average. This could be due to either more rest periods or slower transitions. To improve, Richard should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and reducing transition times. Specific drills such as interval training, focusing on quick bursts of high-intensity workouts followed by short recovery periods, can be beneficial. Practicing transitions can also help reduce time taken.
Wall Balls: Richard took 1 minute and 2 seconds longer than the average time for Wall Balls. This could be improved with strength training, particularly focusing on the lower body and core. Exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve strength and endurance in these areas.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment took Richard 55 seconds longer than the average. Improvements could come from plyometric exercises for increasing explosive power, such as box jumps and power push-ups. Regular practice of burpees could also help with speed and form.
Farmers Carry: Richard's performance was 24 seconds slower than average in this segment. He should focus on grip strength and core stability exercises to enhance performance in this area. Deadlifts and kettlebell swings could be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Richard took 8 seconds longer than average for Sandbag Lunges. Lunges with weights and stability exercises can help improve performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Richard can adopt several strategies to improve his overall race performance. Firstly, he should attempt to maintain a steady pace throughout the race, avoiding starting too slow or too fast. Secondly, focusing on improving transition times can help reduce Roxzone times. This could be done by practicing transitions during training. Lastly, incorporating more strength training in his routine can help balance his running aptitude, creating a more well-rounded performance.